YCWWC 005 - Writing the Short Story

Description

When Canadian author Alice Munro was awarded the 2013 Nobel Prize in Literature, it only cemented what many readers and writers already know: the short story is alive and well.

This course is designed for motivated writers interested in developing their short fiction within a supportive and instructive context. Whether you're a novice writer or a more established writer seeking a structured environment in which to kickstart a stalled project, this course will provide you with opportunities both to produce new work and to improve existing drafts.

Classes will include discussions of craft based on exemplary short works, reading and writing exercises, and the exchange of thoughtful critique of each other's work.

Outline

Inspiration

Procrastination

Beginnings and endings

Characterization

Action and plot

Conflict and desire

Voice and point of view

Editing

Publishing and the writing life

Learner Outcomes

Participants who complete the course will learn to:

Establish and maintain a regular writing regimen

Develop a critical sense of what makes a successful short story

Generate and develop ideas, characters, and settings

Develop a productive approach to revision

Give and receive constructive feedback on works-in-progress

Complete a short story

Prepare to submit a short story for publication

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